Tō-ji · Kyoto: visitor guide

20 Must-Visit Temples in Kyoto

South of Kyoto Station · UNESCO · Shingon

Tō-ji

Miei-dō and Jiki-dō are free; Kondo, Kodo and special pagoda interior openings are ticketed. The flea market on the 21st of each month brings a completely different atmosphere.

1 Kujo-cho, Minami-ku, Kyoto

Gates 5am–5pm · Kondo/Kodo 8am–5pm · Last entry 4:30pm

Some areas free · Seasonal fees

Fees vary by exhibition period · Check the 2026 schedule

Early morning; the 21st for the market

60–90 minutes

Do not photograph inside statue halls; avoid close portraits without consent on market day.

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